MARTIN LUTHER KING EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 107 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Roosevelt School District. The center is dedicated to laying a strong academic and social foundation for the community’s youngest learners. By focusing exclusively on early childhood education, the school provides a nurturing environment designed to support the developmental needs of preschoolers, helping them transition successfully into their primary school years.

The center emphasizes a play-based and structured curriculum that encourages cognitive growth, language development, and essential social skills. As part of the Roosevelt School District, it aims to provide equitable access to quality instruction, ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds are prepared for the rigors of kindergarten. Families interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, such as Head Start or tuition-based pre-K, can find more information on the district's official website at http://www.rsd.k12.az.us.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center at (602) 243-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4615 S. 22nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
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MARTIN LUTHER KING EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 107 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
107
Teachers:
18.01
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 107 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.1%
Black or African American
18.7%
White
8.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
42.1%
Male
57.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.